August 3, The Times reports.
Chelsea
Currently leading the Frankie de Jong scramble compared to the
Manchester United Football Club
, Frankie de Jong may prefer a move to the Blues.
Frankie de Jong's agent is expected to meet with Barcelona today to discuss the player's future, with Barcelona reportedly wanting to get back at least £71m in transfer fees for Frankie de Jong. In
Chelsea
Joining the competition for Frankie de Jong, the Dutch midfielder seems willing to move to Stamford Bridge and
Chelsea
New season can be drafted
European crown
League, and the
Manchester United Football Club
Instead, they can only play in the UEFA Cup.
Meanwhile.
Chelsea
are stepping up their pursuit of Cucurelia, handing in a £50million offer, with boss Tuchel desperate to bring in reinforcements at the back, believing that Cucurelia can play in the left centre-back position under his three centre-back system.
Brighton
There is a current interest in getting
Chelsea
Colville, a 19-year-old junior, but the
Chelsea
Consideration was given to bringing in Cucurelia with Colville out on loan as part of the deal, and the
Brighton
Instead, they want to bring in the homegrown defender on a permanent transfer.
In addition.
Chelsea
Several players in the squad are likely to leave, but their futures are yet to be decided, notably Aspilicueta, Werner, Marcos Alonso, and Ziyech. Pulisic's future is also in doubt, while Chike has stated that he wants to stay in the team.
